Zinc Bisglycinate

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Amino acid chelated zinc with good bioavailability and gentle on stomach

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What it is

Zinc Bisglycinate is a form of zinc that has been chelated. Chelated means the mineral is bonded to an amino acid, which is a basic building block of protein, to help the body absorb it more easily.

Why it's used

It is used because it has good bioavailability, meaning the body can take up and use the mineral more effectively than some other forms. It is also known for being gentle on the stomach, reducing the nausea often associated with zinc supplements.

How it's made

To make this supplement, manufacturers combine zinc with the amino acid glycine in a controlled chemical reaction. This process creates a stable bond that protects the zinc until it reaches the gut, where it is then processed into a powder and put into capsules or tablets.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the chelation process is more complex and expensive to perform than the simple manufacturing used for basic zinc salts, but there is still enough market competition to keep costs moderate.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
type 2 diabetes prevention and management4 to 240 mg per day (mean 35 mg per day)emerging
common cold prevention in children10 to 20 mg per dayemerging
common cold symptom management in children30 mg per day for up to 10 dayslimited
infection prevention in seniors45 mg per dayemerging
  1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional (Other)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9655067 (PubMed)
  3. https://examine.com/supplements/zinc (Examine)
  4. https://examine.com/top5ss (Examine)
  5. https://examine.com/supplements/tudca (Examine)
  6. https://examine.com/supplements/magnesium (Examine)

How Suppio ranks

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FAQ

What is Zinc Bisglycinate?

Amino acid chelated zinc with good bioavailability and gentle on stomach

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Zinc Bisglycinate?

We rank Zinc Bisglycinate by price per 10mg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Zinc Bisglycinate prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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